by casblomberg | Jun 11, 2014 | Blogging, books, publishing, Reading, self-publishing, Writing
Many publishers will tell you they are not gatekeepers — at least in the sense of keeping books out. As Rachelle Gardner points out, publishers want to let books in and that makes sense. Unless, of course, you’re one of the authors stranded on the other...
by casblomberg | May 19, 2014 | Blogging, Book, Fantasy, Launch, self-publishing, Writing
It all started Friday. My husband came home early from work just in time for me to grab a quick shower and get dressed for that rarest of events–an evening out with the gals. A small group of us met at a charming Greek restaurant and celebrated. The reason?...
by casblomberg | Apr 30, 2014 | Blogging, Business, self-publishing, Writing
I began writing somewhere around the fifth grade. My teacher gave us an assignment to write a letter from one inanimate object to another. I wasn’t the brightest kid in the class and had a tough time understanding what inanimate objects were, but I was excited!...
by casblomberg | Apr 26, 2014 | Blogging, Reading, self-publishing
Let me ask that again. Why do you buy a book? Is the cover knock-your-socks-off amazing? Does the copy on the back tease you? Did your best friend from elementary school recommend it? As I delve into this world of self-publishing, I find myself silently asking these...
by casblomberg | Apr 24, 2014 | Blogging, Book, Fantasy, Launch, self-publishing, Writing
Last week was an exciting week! We celebrated Easter, the kids ate a mountain of candy, my four-year-old son knocked out his two front teeth, and I received feedback from the first of my beta readers. The assessment? He thoroughly enjoyed the book and wants to know...
